The Viking Sagas

Plot Summary

Dr Janina Ramirez travels across glaciers and through the lava fields of Iceland to find out about one of the most compelling of the great Viking stories - the Laxdaela Saga. This hour-long film explores how the unique literary achievements of the Saga writers were possible at a time of such immense cultural, political and religious upheaval.

Top Cast

Janina Ramirez Self - Presenter (as Dr Janina Ramirez)

Sigurdur Atlason Himself - Sorcery Expert

Vilborg Davíðsdóttir Herself - Writer & Historian (as Vilborg Davidsdottir)

Benedikt Erlingsson Himself

Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson Himself - Pagan Priest (as Hilmar Orn Hilmarsson)